9 February 1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He writes that they are at the firebase (LZ) Hardtimes, and he recieved a letter from her and might get a package from his sister. They started for the base at 7 in the morning and arrived around 3 in the afternoon. He was so happy to have hot food. He asks Joyce to send him a photo of her and to make sure she pays for it out of the money he sent her. He writes that the 4th colored division is going home and he hopes he will be able to go home in April. He also writes he will send a clipping from Stars and Stripes on a soldier who was in…

GLC09626.23

6 January 1944

Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 6, 1944. Mrs. Stouffer was glad to hear from Leonard. She was afraid he had left without getting his new address. She received a Christmas card from Wayne with a leather pin. She reports that Bernice is going to travel to Chicago to see her husband Bruce Theil before he leaves. She mentions that Olga McEnany got married. She has not heard from Moyer in a while and hopes that he is okay. She sent Wayne five pounds of candy that he can't get in Ireland and hopes it gets there okay.

GLC09611.204

1939-1945

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Header Record

Title: Frank and Jean White Collection [Decimalized .001-.286]

A collection of 276 letters, 12 greeting cards, 10 newspaper clippings, 9 photographs, 5 photograph negatives, 3 sketches, 2 menus, 1 document and 1 postcard. The letters were exchanged between World War II Marine Frank B. White, and his wife L. Jean White in Maryland. Frank served as a Marine in the Pacific Theater as part of the Fourth Marine Division. The letters start in October 1939 while Frank and Jean were dating, and Frank was working as a police officer in Baltimore. They stop in May of 1940, and pick back up in February 1943. The letters continue throughout World War II ending in…

GLC09855

1776

Edes, Benjamin, fl. 1776

Broadside

Title: [Revolutionary War enlistment broadside]

Revolutionary War broadside encouraging enlistments by assuring recruits that their term of service would be short, permissing payment in lieu of service, but also empowering the commanding officer of each Militia, or the local Committee of Safety, "to muster the militia, when and so often as they may respectively find it necessary, in order for the obtaining the Quota designed."

GLC09582

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Section of Many Miles of French Field Kitchens

In this photo is a field kitchen with many men and tents. The system to get food to the men on the front was advanced and systematic, with thousands of rations having to get to the front each day.

GLC09584.129

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Making Bread for British Troop; Camp Scene, France

This photo shows the men who were responsible for cooking food for the soldies. It appears that they had just made bread, a food staple during the war.

GLC09584.130

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Provisioning an Immense Army- British Transport Wagons in France

This photograph shows wagons used to transport various supplies during the war. Everything from fod to ammunition had to be carried to the soldiers. The staff that took care of this were very organized.

GLC09584.131

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Modern Artillery Transport by Auto in France

This photograph depicts a man driving a wagon that carries artillery. The auto truck took the place of the horse drawn wagons during the war and were capable of driving on all terrain.

GLC09584.132

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Serbian Reserves in the Balkan Mountains Awaiting Orders to Advance

A division of Serbian Reserves stands ready for battle against a backdrop of mountains.

GLC09584.050

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Serbian Cavalry Ready for Battle on the Balkan Plains

A group of Serbian Calvary soldiers on horseback, ready to battle invading Austrian and German forces on the Balkan Plains.

GLC09584.051

9 December 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 9, 1942. This letter is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. William says he just arrived at the new base where he will be stationed for fourteen weeks. William asks if Mary Rose can come visit. He says on the way she can stop and visit family in Chicago and on the way home she can visit Toledo and see Ray. He mentions that they had a six hour layover in Chicago and went to see the sights. He would have visited her family but didn't know the address. William thanks her for…

GLC09683.03

17 February 1943

Silbiger, Richard Jerome, 1922-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorothy Silbiger

One letter from Richard Jerome Silbiger to Dorothy Silbiger dated February 17, 1943. Richard has K.P. (kitchen patrol) duty and says he plans to look at her photo as inspiration to keep going. He then recounts what happened in a bivouac yesterday. In the pre-dawn they were woken up and left for an eight mile march with a temperature of -14 degrees Fahrenheit outside. They carried sixty pounds of pack, equipment, clothing and a rifle. They marched barely a half hour when the first case of frost bite appeared. There were 75 men out of a company of 250 men who had to be taken back to base via…

GLC09684.05

19 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 19, 1943. Leonard writes that he got the air letter they sent him. He advises that it is not really worth the price as it takes about the same time as first class but costs more. He hopes to be done training in eighteen more days. He writes that you can tell it's soon since a bunch of the guys are counting down the days till they leave for home. Leonard is not as anxious because the sooner you get home the sooner your nine days are up and you're sent who knows where. He is glad everyone liked…

GLC09611.123

21 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 21, 1943. Leonard writes that he read about the fire and it is a shame. People will need to buy a bunch of bonds to replace the lost equipment. He heard from Aunt Jessie, Edith and Aunt Bertha. He writes he's still eating a lot of candy and food and seems to be gaining weight. Leonard also writes that the time for him to be on the go is getting closer. They took a company picture recently and have to sign for train tickets today.

GLC09611.124

1942-1945

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Header Record

Title: [Letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers] [Decimalized .01 - .19]

19 WWII letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers concerning training and school. He also mentions not getting paid, gas shortages, and diseases on base. There are 18 letters from 1942 and 1943, and one letter from 1945.

GLC09683

1943-1944

Various

Header Record

Title: [24 WWII letters] [Decimalized .01 - .24]

24 WWII letters to Richard Jerome Silbiger and Dorothy Silbiger from various family members and friends. The letters are dated from 1943-1944. The letters cover a number of topics including military training, camp life, and marriage.

GLC09684

8 July 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 122 (July 8, 1862)]

Subject titles include The Great Battle, which describes Confederate advances against the Union, and the Continuation of the Enemy's Retreat. Lists the casualties of the 7th Georgia Regiment. Runaway slave notice on first page. Reward notices for Confederate military deserters on the third page. Advertisements for food, land, and other miscellaneous goods and services throughout issue. Print is blurred where archival tape has been used.

GLC05959.09.044

February 8, 1813

Snell, C. R., fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Bayley

A letter from C. R. Snell to Jacob Bailey ordering him to notify the soldiers to meet Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Snell writes Bailey's name Bayley. C. R. Snell and Robert Snell are believed to be the same person due to other letters in this collection.

GLC02669.020